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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.96, 948.30 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.96, 948.30 and 267.04 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.96 : 948.30 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.96/948.30 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.96x = 948.30 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.96x = 253,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,234.03/631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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